Tender

The Purchase of 10 Incident Command Units

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Apr 2024 at 09:59

Planning

09 Apr 2024 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, represented through the DEFRA Network eTendering Portal, has initiated a tender process with the title "The Purchase of 10 Incident Command Units". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on emergency vehicles (CPV code: 34114100). The tender has reached the planning stage and aims to engage with suppliers to gather market knowledge for the provision of 2 Incident Command Vehicles/Units, with future potential to replace up to a total of 8 units. Key dates include a future notice date of April 9, 2024, with question returns expected by May 10, 2024. The procurement process is managed by the DEFRA Group and is currently a market engagement exercise.

This tender by the Environment Agency presents business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in providing command and liaison vehicles, mobile emergency units, and other emergency-related equipment. Suppliers looking to innovate and offer sustainable solutions to meet the specific requirements of Incident Command Units will find this tender particularly suitable. Interested parties can engage with the DEFRA Network eTendering Portal to register their interest and receive detailed market engagement information. This procurement process creates an avenue for suppliers to contribute to the enhancement of agency objectives and deliver value for money solutions while supporting environmental protection initiatives as part of the overall procurement strategy.

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Notice Title

The Purchase of 10 Incident Command Units

Notice Description

This is an early engagement notice to gain market knowledge and shape the specification for a future procurement opportunity for the provision of 2 x Incident Command Vehicles/Units and would like to expand the market knowledge to feed into the specification that is currently in draft. Defra Group are looking at two options but are open to other ideas. After the successful procurement of the initial 2 x ICUs we will be looking to replace the rest of our fleet up to possible total of 8.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Environment Agency (EA) as part of DEFRA works to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. EA are responsible for regulating major industry and waste, treatment of contaminated land, water quality and resources, fisheries, inland river, estuary and harbouring navigations and conservation and ecology. The EA are also responsible for managing the risk of flooding from main rivers, reservoirs, estuaries and the sea.

In order to facilitate and enable agency objectives there is a need for Incident Command Units. This request for information seeks expert opinion and advice from suppliers about the way in which ICU's could be delivered to EA in future, in a way that ensures value for money, recognition of the different group needs and market leading sustainability solutions, whilst maintaining the highest level of service for EA users.

EA currently has a number of ICUs that range in ages from 2 to 10 years old. Our current ICUs are diesel engine vehicles (Mercedes Sprinter) that have a specifically outfitted interiors to suit our needs. They have the ability to run all the interior equipment either on the engine, or via electricity by being plugged in to an external output or for a short period of time on internal batteries.

The ICUs role is to act as a base during incidents where staff can work and remain in contact, all ICUs are outfitted with communications equipment so that we can always be in touch with Incident rooms etc. There is room inside the Units for a number of people to work, should they need to. They are also outfitted with screens internally and externally to aid with working together and working with the public. The ICUs are also often used at public and PR events.

EA wishes to explore options for the provision of 2 x ICUs and would like to expand the market knowledge to feed into the specification that is currently in draft. EA are looking at two options but are open to other ideas. After the successful procurement of the initial 2 x ICUs we will be looking to replace the rest of our fleet up to possible total of 8.

Defra Group is looking for to explore the market and in particular looking for innovation and sustainable options to meet the requirements of the ICUs and support a wide variety of environments and conditions. Interested parties should email the contact provided to register interest and receive the full market engagement details. This is a market engagement exercise only. Any future intentions to tender will be published in the usual way.
To request this full information & questions, please email angelica.ho@defra.gov.uk.

This PIN was published on the 9th April 2024 and we are looking for question returns to assess by the 10th May 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04508c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011402-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

34221100 - Mobile incident units

34221200 - Mobile emergency units

35412500 - Command and liaison vehicles

42415320 - Equipment for emergency vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Angelica Ho
Contact Email
angelica.ho@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 12345678

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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